How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING421 - Item &1: Periodic breakdown not possible(Start Date: &1, Finish Date: &2)

/RPM/PLANNING421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Item &1: Periodic breakdown not possible(Start Date: &1, Finish Date: &2)

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/RPM/PLANNING421 - Details

• The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING421 Item &1: Periodic breakdown not possible (Start Date: &1, Finish Date: &2) typically occurs in the context of project planning or resource management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with periodic breakdowns of items or resources.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is unable to perform a periodic breakdown for the specified item due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start and finish dates provided for the breakdown may not be valid. For example, the finish date may be earlier than the start date, or the dates may fall outside the permissible range defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the project or resource management module that prevent periodic breakdowns from being executed. This could include settings related to the planning period, fiscal year, or other project parameters.
  
  
  Item Status: The item may be in a